With the last of 235 new homes at two locations in Wakefield now sold, we’re actively seeking new opportunities.
It already has its sights set on nearby West Ardsley, where land has been acquired off Haigh Moor Road and Westerton Road and plans have been submitted for 289 two to five-bedroom homes.
However, as a locally based business with offices at Wakefield 41 business park, our Yorkshire division says it is keen to keep a presence in and around its home city.
It comes as we celebrate a sell-out at both St John’s Mews, off Westfield Road, and City Fields.
John Handley, managing director for Yorkshire, says: “These were two very different developments, one the regeneration of a redundant brownfield site on the edge of the city centre; while the other is part of a wider new settlement east of Wakefield with superb motorway access and more rural surroundings.
“The popularity of both has delighted us, although neither has surprised us. Demand for properties on each development was consistently high, due to the high-quality homes offered by Redrow and the appeal of their individual locations.”
The final reservation has just been taken at St John’s Mews, which sits on land previously occupied by West Yorkshire Police. Known as Bishopgarth, the site had a long history as a police training centre from 1946 until new training facilities were formally opened at Carr Gate in 2015.
The site eventually became surplus to police requirements and was acquired by us early in 2018, since then we’ve built 112 two, three and four-bedroom family homes from our Georgian-influenced Regent Collection.
Our City Fields development, located just off the Wakefield Eastern Relief Road and close to Pinderfields Hospital, is also fully sold. It’s seen the creation of 123 two, three and four-bedroom Arts & Crafts influenced Heritage Collection homes, including 37 affordable properties.
Both schemes have made significant community contributions as part of the planning process, including contributions towards local education of £539,055 for St John’s Mews and £469,660 for City Fields - as well as funds towards footpath provision, public art, and more.
John adds: “St John’s Mews has radically transformed a redundant brownfield site, turning it, into a thriving, friendly and welcoming place for people to live. Meanwhile City Fields demonstrates our ability to create a brand new community in a previously undeveloped area. We’re now keen to acquire new sites that continue to allow us to meet the demand for new homes and ensure a future housing supply in the area. “
To explore land opportunities with us go to https://www.redrowplc.co.uk/land/
For details of homes available locally see www.redrow.co.uk/yorkshire
